Lemon Sugar Cookies

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The sweet aroma of sugar cookies baking in the oven is a fond holiday memory. A dash of lemon extract in the batter keeps things lively.

Total Time:
2:45

Level:
Easy

Yield:
6 dozen cookies

Ingredients

4 c. all-purpose flour

1.50 c. unsalted butter

1 c. sugar

1 large egg

2.50 tsp. lemon extract

1 tsp. vanilla extract

0.50 tsp. salt

Decorative icing and candies

Directions

Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until fluffy. Beat in egg, lemon and vanilla extracts, and salt. With a mixer on low speed, beat in flour in 2 additions until blended. Divide dough into thirds; shape each into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm enough to roll, about 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll 1 piece of dough at a time, on a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin, to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out desired shapes with cookie cutters; re-roll scraps. Place 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden. Cool on wire racks. Decorate as desired.